The Trade Network For Qualified Gardeners

What do I get?

TGG Entry in the Member Register

Effective business promotion and professional recognition. Entry in the
Register helps both the public and trade suppliers
identify you as a professional contractor.

Member Register

- The only directory of qualified gardeners in the UK.- Fair lead
generation - visitors are encouraged to use their nearest gardener via a
postcode/grid reference algorithm. - No
commission charges or extra fees for any work enquiries you receive. -
Filters make it possible for you to target specific kinds of maintenance work.

Member List

In addition to the Member Register, your name and business name are added to
our national Member List. This is a search engine friendly list of qualified
gardeners by city.

Membership Certificate

The membership certificate states which qualifications you have submitted
evidence for. Copy the certificate and include it in your new customer welcome
packs or tender applications.

Trade recognition

Membership clearly identifies you as a member of the trade who should be
eligible for any trade discounts offered by suppliers. They can use the Member
Register to find you.

Perennial Charity

Perennial is your trade charity. Professional gardeners are eligible for free
advice, support and, in some circumstances, financial assistance. Membership can
quickly prove your trade status to access this fantastic service.

TGG Use of our logo

The member logo is displayed and promoted by over 600 qualified gardeners
nationwide!

Vehicle Sticker

1x high quality member logo vehicle sticker (175mm x 185mm).

Member Logo

Download the member logo to use on your website, stationary and marketing promotions.

TGG Legal Advice Line

Dedicated business advice line giving you free advice from legal experts.

TGG Legislation Updates

Our monthly e-newsletter keeps you up-to-date on changes in legislation and
other news relevant to your business.

TGG Members' Area

24/7 online access to information about member services.

Members Forum

Our member forum is private and can only be accessed by qualified gardeners
like you. It is a business forum with over 3000 discussions for advice, support, tool recommendations and much more....all from other qualified professionals (and away from public view).
Now includes business development articles for a Consultancy service and our
New Starter Guide for those just starting out.

Member Surveys and Polls

Our anonymous member census helps to identify business performance trends among qualified gardeners. Members find this information useful when writing a business plan or when applying for a grant. Also regular topical Quick Polls. Questions such as - do you service your own tools?

Selected CPD Events Directory

A directory of industry events that are likely to be of interest to
professional gardeners as part of their continual professional development (CPD).
These include professional courses, talks, demonstrations, training, garden
shows, exhibitions, open days and garden tours. All such events are opportunities for members
to meet up. Some events are free but most are externally managed, have limited
spaces and charge attendance fees.

TGG Special Discounts

Special Discounts for TGG members that are not usually available to the
general trade.

Business Insurance

Up to 15% off the premium per policy/per year and NO admin fees via
specialist insurers Trust Insurance. Includes public liability and employers liability insurance. Trust Insurance are also recommended by the Forestry Contractors Association (FCA). £5 million of Public Liability Protection from as little as £58.80 a year.*

Healthcare Insurance

Gain access to exclusive HMCA Healthcare plans. These plans are only
available to members of affinity groups. Health plans include: income
protection, life insurance, personal accident cover, private healthcare, dental plan, travel insurance and a hospital cash plan.
We are also connected to a national firm of independent advisers should you need
more complex financial planning i.e. pensions, mortgages etc.

Gardening Tools and Supplies

Special trade rates from Tudor Environmental - The UK's one stop shop for professional garden maintenance supplies. Huge range, quality products,
free delivery and special price rates for TGG members.